Guest guest Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I started using Albuterol in October, almost 3 months before I was actually diagnosed with asthma. No doctors ever told me to use it as a rescue inhaler; it was prescribed to use 2 puffs every 4 to 6 hours as needed! Another patient at respiratory rehab clued me in on that important bit of info. When I tried to refill my Albuterol script the first week of January, Walmart told me that as of Jan. 1, they were no longer allowed to dispense Albuterol inhalers due to a problem with the aerosol used. So my doctor prescribed Proventil, which seems to work fairly well for me. However, my Medicare Part D insurance company doesn't cover Proventil and just gave me a one-time exception so I wouldn't go without an inhaler. They suggested Xopenex instead, which they do cover. (Although I haven't found out yet what that will cost me; generics for me are free because of my low income.) I will see my doc on Friday, so I'll ask her to prescribe Xopenex and see how that works for me. It's good to hear both the good and bad feedback about others' experiences with it. > > > > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually starts > with a > > > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all > > asthmatics > > > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3 > > > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of me > now if > > > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with that > info > > > > > > Terry > > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish > that He > > > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program > > > Established August of 1992 > > > > > > asthmatics who do wheeze > > > > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics > > out there > > > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that the > wheezing is > > > from asthma. > > > > > > hugs, > > > Cindi > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hi Mike. I forgot about that one. That hasn't happened to me for a long time. When I am really sick and using a lot of the Xopenex my voice does change. Good reminder, that is the only side effect that I have had. Subject: Re: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthma Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 6:33 PM Xopenex did it's magic for my lungs, but proved to be the culprit behind my voice going away. When I switched from Xopenex (after 1 year of use) and back to Albuterol (cost being the main reason) my voice began to come back. After 3 months on Albuterol, I can laugh and sing at church again. Similar meds . . . very different reaction. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Madeline <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:39:34 PMSubject: Albuterol vs. Xoponex They tried xoponex with me in the hospital a couple of times, and itjust does not work for me. I know it is just a more refined versionof albuterol, but whatever they do in that process changes it justenough that it doesn't seem to have any effect at all with me. I justhave to deal with the shakes from the albuterol. Although after usingit 4 times a day for months now, I don't have near the symptoms I usedto. Guess my body has started getting used to it.Madeline > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually startswith a> > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> asthmatics> > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3> > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of menow if> > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with thatinfo > > > > Terry > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wishthat He> > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > Established August of 1992> > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Do you do other singing besides in your church? That would be a hard one for me, because I always wanted to be a singer.But unfortunately I am tone deaf.LOL>Singing or breathing a tough call especially if the person makes a living from it. Subject: Re: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthma Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 6:33 PM Xopenex did it's magic for my lungs, but proved to be the culprit behind my voice going away. When I switched from Xopenex (after 1 year of use) and back to Albuterol (cost being the main reason) my voice began to come back. After 3 months on Albuterol, I can laugh and sing at church again. Similar meds . . . very different reaction. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Madeline <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:39:34 PMSubject: Albuterol vs. Xoponex They tried xoponex with me in the hospital a couple of times, and itjust does not work for me. I know it is just a more refined versionof albuterol, but whatever they do in that process changes it justenough that it doesn't seem to have any effect at all with me. I justhave to deal with the shakes from the albuterol. Although after usingit 4 times a day for months now, I don't have near the symptoms I usedto. Guess my body has started getting used to it.Madeline > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually startswith a> > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> asthmatics> > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3> > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of menow if> > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with thatinfo > > > > Terry > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wishthat He> > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > Established August of 1992> > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I wonder, is all of this stuff we take for asthma addictive, and will we need greater amounts over time? Subject: RE: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthma Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 5:07 PM Now see Xoponex works great with me, it doesn't cause my heart to race asfast, I do get the shakes if I haven't used it in a while, but the Xanaxtakes care of that. What I don't get is Proventil IS Albuterol so why havethey been prescribing it to me knowing my heart situation? You betterbelieve I'll be asking next Friday when I go in for the food allergytesting! Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that Hedidn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992 asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I used the Xopenex in my neb treatments and my copay was $35. The Albuterol copay is less than half of that. On days when I neb 4x and use my rescue inhaler as well, I also get tachycardia. Fortunately, that does not happen often anymore. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 2:54:37 PMSubject: RE: Albuterol vs. Xoponex Mike, is the xoponex rescue inhaler more expensive than the Albuterol? What do you use in your machine? I've been using Xoponex since shortly after I was diagnosed and found that I couldn't use the straight Albuterol due to what it did to my heart and I'd get big headaches with each treatment. Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992 From: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com [mailto:asthma@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of McBrideSent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:33 PMTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSubject: Re: Albuterol vs. Xoponex Xopenex did it's magic for my lungs, but proved to be the culprit behind my voice going away. When I switched from Xopenex (after 1 year of use) and back to Albuterol (cost being the main reason) my voice began to come back. After 3 months on Albuterol, I can laugh and sing at church again. Similar meds . . . very different reaction. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Madeline <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:39:34 PMSubject: Albuterol vs. Xoponex They tried xoponex with me in the hospital a couple of times, and itjust does not work for me. I know it is just a more refined versionof albuterol, but whatever they do in that process changes it justenough that it doesn't seem to have any effect at all with me. I justhave to deal with the shakes from the albuterol. Although after usingit 4 times a day for months now, I don't have near the symptoms I usedto. Guess my body has started getting used to it.Madeline > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually startswith a> > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> asthmatics> > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3> > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of menow if> > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with thatinfo > > > > Terry > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wishthat He> > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > Established August of 1992> > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Almost no singing elsewhere. In the Orthodox Church, there are no instruments other than the voice and nothing, save the sermon, is spoken, all is chanted/sung. I am in the choir and love singing. Byzantine chant is beautiful, to me anyway. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss To: asthma Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 11:57:13 PMSubject: Re: Albuterol vs. Xoponex Do you do other singing besides in your church? That would be a hard one for me, because I always wanted to be a singer.But unfortunately I am tone deaf.LOL>Singing or breathing a tough call especially if the person makes a living from it. From: McBride <mike.dmcbride@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 6:33 PM Xopenex did it's magic for my lungs, but proved to be the culprit behind my voice going away. When I switched from Xopenex (after 1 year of use) and back to Albuterol (cost being the main reason) my voice began to come back. After 3 months on Albuterol, I can laugh and sing at church again. Similar meds . . . very different reaction. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Madeline <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:39:34 PMSubject: Albuterol vs. Xoponex They tried xoponex with me in the hospital a couple of times, and itjust does not work for me. I know it is just a more refined versionof albuterol, but whatever they do in that process changes it justenough that it doesn't seem to have any effect at all with me. I justhave to deal with the shakes from the albuterol. Although after usingit 4 times a day for months now, I don't have near the symptoms I usedto. Guess my body has started getting used to it.Madeline > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually startswith a> > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> asthmatics> > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3> > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of menow if> > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with thatinfo > > > > Terry > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wishthat He> > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > Established August of 1992> > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I think I have heard that before, how beautiful. I am glad that you have your voice back. From: McBride <mike.dmcbride@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 6:33 PM Xopenex did it's magic for my lungs, but proved to be the culprit behind my voice going away. When I switched from Xopenex (after 1 year of use) and back to Albuterol (cost being the main reason) my voice began to come back. After 3 months on Albuterol, I can laugh and sing at church again. Similar meds . . . very different reaction. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Madeline <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:39:34 PMSubject: Albuterol vs. Xoponex They tried xoponex with me in the hospital a couple of times, and itjust does not work for me. I know it is just a more refined versionof albuterol, but whatever they do in that process changes it justenough that it doesn't seem to have any effect at all with me. I justhave to deal with the shakes from the albuterol. Although after usingit 4 times a day for months now, I don't have near the symptoms I usedto. Guess my body has started getting used to it.Madeline > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually startswith a> > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> asthmatics> > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3> > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of menow if> > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with thatinfo > > > > Terry > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wishthat He> > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > Established August of 1992> > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Do any of you know about the Extra Help you can get from the Social Security System. I am on Security Blue, and I get the Extra Help. It is for people who take a lot of prescriptions. I also have part D.. But it is free, and my copayments are anywhere between, 6 and 8 dollars, never anymore than that. I am also on S.S.D.I.. Makes a big difference because I used to have to really juggle prescriptions every month. Subject: Re: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthma Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 11:29 AM I used the Xopenex in my neb treatments and my copay was $35. The Albuterol copay is less than half of that. On days when I neb 4x and use my rescue inhaler as well, I also get tachycardia. Fortunately, that does not happen often anymore. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Terry <soccer.momverizon (DOT) net>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 2:54:37 PMSubject: RE: Albuterol vs. Xoponex Mike, is the xoponex rescue inhaler more expensive than the Albuterol? What do you use in your machine? I've been using Xoponex since shortly after I was diagnosed and found that I couldn't use the straight Albuterol due to what it did to my heart and I'd get big headaches with each treatment. Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992 From: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com [mailto:asthma@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of McBrideSent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:33 PMTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSubject: Re: Albuterol vs. Xoponex Xopenex did it's magic for my lungs, but proved to be the culprit behind my voice going away. When I switched from Xopenex (after 1 year of use) and back to Albuterol (cost being the main reason) my voice began to come back. After 3 months on Albuterol, I can laugh and sing at church again. Similar meds . . . very different reaction. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Madeline <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:39:34 PMSubject: Albuterol vs. Xoponex They tried xoponex with me in the hospital a couple of times, and itjust does not work for me. I know it is just a more refined versionof albuterol, but whatever they do in that process changes it justenough that it doesn't seem to have any effect at all with me. I justhave to deal with the shakes from the albuterol. Although after usingit 4 times a day for months now, I don't have near the symptoms I usedto. Guess my body has started getting used to it.Madeline > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually startswith a> > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> asthmatics> > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3> > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of menow if> > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with thatinfo > > > > Terry > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wishthat He> > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > Established August of 1992> > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 No, I don't know that, but mine is conisdered ssdi disability. Just give social security a call,and talk with them, you never know! Subject: Re: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthma Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 10:21 PM Willo,That is really interesting. Do you know if it is the same fordisability? Right now it is not an issue because I am still under theWorkers Comp umbrella, but in the future....Madeline > > > > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually starts> with a> > > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> > asthmatics> > > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthmafor 3> > > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of me> now if> > > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with that> info > > > > > > Terry > > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish> that He> > > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > > Established August of 1992> > > > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> > out there> > > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that the> wheezing is> > > from asthma.> > > > > > hugs,> > > Cindi> > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I'm not sure! From: McBride <mike.dmcbride@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Albuterol vs. XoponexTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 11:29 AM I used the Xopenex in my neb treatments and my copay was $35. The Albuterol copay is less than half of that. On days when I neb 4x and use my rescue inhaler as well, I also get tachycardia. Fortunately, that does not happen often anymore. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Terry <soccer.momverizon (DOT) net>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 2:54:37 PMSubject: RE: Albuterol vs. Xoponex Mike, is the xoponex rescue inhaler more expensive than the Albuterol? What do you use in your machine? I've been using Xoponex since shortly after I was diagnosed and found that I couldn't use the straight Albuterol due to what it did to my heart and I'd get big headaches with each treatment. Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992 From: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com [mailto:asthma@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of McBrideSent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:33 PMTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSubject: Re: Albuterol vs. Xoponex Xopenex did it's magic for my lungs, but proved to be the culprit behind my voice going away. When I switched from Xopenex (after 1 year of use) and back to Albuterol (cost being the main reason) my voice began to come back. After 3 months on Albuterol, I can laugh and sing at church again. Similar meds . . . very different reaction. Mike McBrideDon't cry because it's over, laugh because it happened. Dr. Seuss From: Madeline <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 12:39:34 PMSubject: Albuterol vs. Xoponex They tried xoponex with me in the hospital a couple of times, and itjust does not work for me. I know it is just a more refined versionof albuterol, but whatever they do in that process changes it justenough that it doesn't seem to have any effect at all with me. I justhave to deal with the shakes from the albuterol. Although after usingit 4 times a day for months now, I don't have near the symptoms I usedto. Guess my body has started getting used to it.Madeline > > > > > > I do from time to time, but when my attacks hit it usually startswith a> > barking cough, Cindi don't feel like the odd ball remember all> asthmatics> > are different. We all react differently. I've only had my asthma for 3> > years, so I'm still learning, my biggest challenge infront of menow if> > dealing with the nut allergy. But I won't bore the group with thatinfo > > > > Terry > > I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wishthat He> > didn't trust me so much. ~Mother > > Teddy Bear's Early Learning Program> > Established August of 1992> > > > asthmatics who do wheeze> > > > Ok, since I seem to be the odd ball here, are there any asthmatics> out there> > that DO wheeze? I am feeling odd here....but I know that thewheezing is> > from asthma.> > > > hugs,> > Cindi> > > > ------------ --------- --------- ------> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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